December weather forecastJamaica Plain, MA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jamaica Plain, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). In Jamaica Plain, an average nighttime temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Jamaica Plain, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. In Jamaica Plain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.8 days and collects up to 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Jamaica Plain, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Jamaica Plain, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

In Jamaica Plain, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

In Jamaica Plain, the average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm EST.

In Jamaica Plain, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Jamaica Plain, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).